Born in Little Falls on March 14, 1921, Lena was the daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Riznik) Rusin. She was educated in Little Falls schools and on Nov. 9, 1941, she was united in marriage to Steve Jantosciak at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, sharing 68 years of unconditional love and mutual respect until his passing on April 5, 2010. Lena worked for many years at Univac.

She is survived by her sons, Paul Jantosciak, of East Herkimer, Bruce Jantosciak and his wife, Sue, of Peach Tree City, Ga.; her cherished grandchildren, Brian and Lori, Adam and Jennifer, Kelly, Leslie and Jillian; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John Rusin, of Little Falls; her sisters, Frances Brinski, of Amsterdam, and Mary Tumski, of Little Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Rusin, and a sister, Stafie Andrews.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours.